Obituary of Ronald Allen Totterdale

Obituary of Ronald Totterdale Ronald A. Totterdale, 75, of Alva, FL. passed away on October 15, 2018. Ron was born on December 22, 1942 in Martins Ferry, OH. He married the love of his life Sue Riley and they have celebrated 48 years of marriage. Ron is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Taylor and father Charles Totterdale, brother Tom Totterdale, his niece Cheryl Lynn Totterdale and great-nephew Brian Totterdale. He is survived by his beloved wife Sue; his two daughters Suzette (Eric) Cooksey and Julie (Tom) Anderson. and six grandchildren: Chase, Cole, Madeline, Calla, Camden and Haley. He is also survived by his brother's family Alice, Matthew (Jenny), Bruce (Ralene). Steve (Liz) Totterdale and their children Amanda (David), Keith, Brittany, Sarah, and Allison; in-laws Jim (Heidi) Riley and Patricia Kerr. Ron leaves behind many close friends and extended family. Ron worked as an airline mechanic for United Airlines for over 40 years. He was always there to lend a hand to all in need from a family member to a stranger; his kindness and generosity were unmatched. Ron loved "treasure hunting" and visiting his second home in Bramwell, West Virginia. He was an avid sports fan - especially boxing, but his favorite sports to watch were those that his grandchildren were playing with technology allowing him to watch their games from Florida. He was fiercely protective of his girls and spent his life making sure that they were taken care of and knew how to take care of themselves. He had a magnetic personality and meeting him for the first time felt like you were just catching up with an old friend. He was loved by everyone he met and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his unmistakable "Totterdale" laugh, and his profound generosity. It has been a true blessing to have Ron as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend and look forward to the day that we will meet again. Funeral services will be held Sunday October 21, 2018, at 2p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Fort Myers. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Alva Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Fort Myers.